Townsend Labs Sphere L22

Full Description

New to 1.5

New mics, new features, new layouts. Version 1.5 is one for the home recordist. It features a range of innovative features and presets that enable every artist, producer, and engineer to achieve the best results in less than adequate conditions. Four new microphones, perfect for vocal and voice over recording are included, as well as the all new patented IsoSphere. This is excellent for eradicating the unwanted effects that arise when recording in acoustically challenged spaces. Like all Townsend updates, this is available completely free of charge.

Breakthrough microphone modelling technology

Featuring a three-dimensional approach to recording, the Sphere L22 microphone captures all the spatial nuances, proximity effect and off-axis response for a wide range of microphones. Essentially, the Townsend Labs Sphere L22 allows you to achieve a wide range of microphone sounds with just one single microphone.

The Sphere L22 microphone is high precision dual channel microphone that captures the most sought-after large-diaphragm condenser microphone characteristics with high accuracy. Before and after tracking the Townsend Labs Sphere L22 offers a selection of different mics and patterns to choose from, ideal for gathering a range of different microphone sounds with just one mic. Now audition the sound of the vocalist by changing the polar patterns and more without having to keep the vocalist in the studio.

Stereo recording with a single microphone

Consisting of a dual channel L22 large diaphragm condenser microphone, the Sphere L22 delivers high quality sound. Custom designed for 3D modelling to capture the three-dimensional sound field, the Sphere L22 provides you with accurate microphone modelling and precise detail. For any recording in the studio or bedroom, the Sphere L22 microphone will provide you with high-quality, consistency and accuracy.

The Sphere L22 is the ideal microphone for both the professional studio booth as well as the single performer and producer looking to record in their own home without needing to spend money on various microphones. No need to carry around a big box of microphones anymore as the L22 provides various sounds of different microphones in a complete package of one microphone that is also portable.

Unlimited flexibility (before and after)

The Sphere Plug-In provides you with flexibility to change and edit your microphone choice, polar pattern and off-axis characteristics both before and after your recording. No need to worry about having to go back into the recording room to fix a mic position or stop the vocalists halfway through, as the Sphere plug-in lets you do this at any time.

Polar pattern modelling

Offering three-dimensional polar response, the Sphere L22 offers the user a single microphone that can gather a stereo sound. As the Sphere L22 captures the three-dimensional response of target microphones, it can accurately emulate the polar patterns and other characteristics of unique vintage microphones. Use the Sphere plug in to precisely edit polar patterns and other off-axis characteristics with a visually informative polar meter that displays the level and directions of sound being picked up.

Dual mic models

Using the Sphere plug in you can use the dual mode which allows of mixing multiple virtual mic models from the one microphone. Edit this either before and after tracking as well, giving you choice to switch any time for a different sound. Create stereo recordings from just one microphone and even choose one mic for the left channel, and another for the right channel.

What microphones are included?

• New to 1.5
  • LD-87 Modern - Neumann U87ai
  • LD-37A - Sony C37A
  • LD-37P - Sony C37P (FET)
  • DN-20 - Electro-Voice RE20
• LD-47K - Neumann U47
• LD-12 - AKG C12
• LD-67 - Neumann U67
• LD-49K - Neumann U49
• LD-251 - Telefunken 251
• LD-800 - Sony C800G
• LD-67 NOS - Neumann U67 - Berlin variation
• LD-87 - Neumann U87
• LD-87TK - Tracy Korby's modified Neumann U87
• LD-414 Brass - AKG 414 - Original
• LD-414 Nylon - AKG 414 - '70s model
• LD-414 US - AKG 414EB
• LD-414 T2 - AKG 414 CK12 capsule
• LD-563 - Neumann CMV-563
• LD-017T - Soyuz LD-017T
• SD-451 - AKG 451
• SD-416 - Sennheiser MKH 416
• RB-4038 - Coles 4038
• RB-77DX Satin - RCA 77DX
• RB-77DX Umber - RCA 77DX revision
• DN-57 - SM57
• DN-7 - SM7B
• DN-409N - Sennheiser Model MD 409
• DN-409U - Sennheiser Model MD 409 - '80s model
• DN-421S - Sennheiser MD421
• DN-421B - Sennheiser MD421 - '00s model
• DN-421N - Sennheiser MD421 - '60s model
• DN-12A - AKG D12 - '50s model
• DN-12E - AKG D12

Features

• Change mic type, polar pattern, and other microphone characteristics before and after recording
• Cutting-edge microphone modeling technology
• Three-dimensional modeling (3D polar response, transient response, proximity effect)
• Re-mic recorded tracks (select mic type, polar pattern, and all other DSP settings even after tracking)
• Adjustable proximity effect (leave mic in place while adjusting bass response due to proximity effect)
• Simultaneous mic models (lets you mix multiple virtual mic models from the same physical mic before or after tracking)
• Stereo recordings with one mic (even use different mic models on left and right channels)
• Off-axis correction (create more accurate polar patterns that can be used to reduce bleed, room coloration and feedback)
• Axis shift (virtually rotate the axis of the mic)
• Wide range of plug-in formats (AAX Native, VST2, VST3, UAD (Mac and Windows), Audio Units (Mac only)
• Flat frequency response (possible to create a virtual mic with an extremely flat response)
• Polar meter (the plug-in features a unique, visually informative polar pattern meter that displays direction and level of sound arriving at the mic
• Low noise (self-noise level of 9dB-A SPL
• Uses standard 48 V phantom power

Specifications

• Equivalent Noise Level: 7 dB-A
• Max SPL at 0.5 THD: 140dB (with -20dB pad engaged)
• Pad Attenuation: -10db and -20dB
• Sensitivity: 22 mV/Pa
• Output Connector: 5-pin male XLR
• Breakout Cable: 10’ (3m) 5-pin female XLR to dual 3-pin male XLR
• Weight (mic only): 1.7 lbs. (770 grams)
• Dimensions (mic only): 8.9" x 2.5" (225mm x 63mm)
• Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: >1000 Ohms
• Phantom power voltage: 44 to 52 V per channel
• Phantom power current: 5 mA per channel typical, 8 mA at max SPL

• Supported plug-in formats:
• UAD
• AAX Native
• VST2
• VST3
• Audio Units (Mac only)

• Support operating systems:
• Native (AAX, VST and AU): Mac OSX 10.8.5 and above, Windows 7 and above
• Apollo Interfaces and UAD-2 hardware (AAX, VST, AU, and RTAS): Mac OSX 10.9.5 and above, Windows 7 and above

• System requirements:
• 4 GB of RAM
• 200 MB free disk space
• 1024 x 768 display resolution
• Internet connection to download software
• Two microphone preamplifiers with phantom power
• Compatible plug-in host application (DAW) software supporting AAX, VST2, VST3, AU or UAD